State ID and Driver's License

Many students acquire a driver's license or an identification card during their time studying in the U.S. For those who are able to get the driver license, they can drive anywhere in the country and use it for their official identification (ex: domestic travel, proving your age, banking). The ID card only works as identification and does not enable people to drive.

UPDATE: As of October 1, 2020, the Real ID Law goes into effect in Washington. This law will require that individuals flying within the United States or entering certain federal buildings use a form of identification more secure than a Washington State Driver's License or State ID. Acceptable forms of identification include:

If all of your information is correct and we can verify this on your SEVIS record, your letter will be available for pickup at the ISC Front Desk within 3-5 days. You will get an email from your advisor at your SU email saying your letter is ready.